Airport guide
Flying into Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
Every venue below has BMI as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 4.1 miles from downtown Bloomington in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 7 venues with 100 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is The Castle Theatre at 4 miles.
Venues nearest BMI
| Venue | City | From BMI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Theatre | Bloomington | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 23 | — | Hotels |
| Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts | Bloomington | 4 mi (6.5 km) | 21 | — | Hotels |
| Grossinger Motors Arena | Bloomington | 4.2 mi (6.7 km) | 44 | — | Hotels |
| Braden Auditorium | Normal | 4.7 mi (7.5 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Hancock Stadium | Normal | 4.9 mi (7.9 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Five Points Caterpillar Performing Arts Center | Washington | 31 mi (49.8 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Illinois Central College Performing Arts Center | Peoria | 36 mi (57.3 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
Event weekends near BMI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues BMI is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 2 | The Castle Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 4 | Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 4 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 4 | The Castle Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 6 | Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 6 | The Castle Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 5 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 6 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 2 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 3 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 2 | Grossinger Motors Arena | Search this weekend |
Next events near BMI
Langhorne Slim
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $11.00View TicketsAmigo the Devil
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $44.00View TicketsIt's a 2000's Party
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $52.00View TicketsIllinois State Redbirds vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Hancock Stadium, Normal, Illinois
From about $37.00View TicketsErnie Haase and Signature Sound
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $35.00View TicketsWe Are Messengers & Andrew Ripp
Five Points Caterpillar Performing Arts Center, Washington, Illinois
From about $40.00View TicketsSingalong Broadway
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $34.00View TicketsThe Beach Boys
Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $36.00View TicketsHairbanger's Ball
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington, Illinois
From about $29.00View TicketsPeoria Pops: The Magic of Halloween
Five Points Caterpillar Performing Arts Center, Washington, Illinois
Search flights for:
- Sep 26: Amigo the Devil
- Oct 2: It's a 2000's Party
- Oct 3: Illinois State Redbirds vs. South Dakota State …
- Oct 8: Singalong Broadway
- Oct 9: The Beach Boys
- Oct 10: Peoria Pops: The Magic of Halloween
When events near BMI happen
- 71% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 50 of 63 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities BMI serves
| City | Events | From BMI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 88 | 4.1 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Normal | 6 | 5.1 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Washington | 4 | 31 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Peoria | 2 | 39 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from downtown Bloomington?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is 4.1 miles (6.6 km) from downtown Bloomington in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is BMI from Grossinger Motors Arena?
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is 4.2 miles from Grossinger Motors Arena in a straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to BMI?
Of the venues BMI is the first airport we list for, the closest are The Castle Theatre (4 miles), Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts (4 miles) and Grossinger Motors Arena (4.2 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near BMI in the next 12 weeks?
We list 44 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues BMI is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 23, with 6. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
